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Oregon, Part 2: Cascades Unlocked
The 14-Day Challenge was complete. I’d blinked, and Oregon was behind me.
Oregon, Part 1: Skeeter Season
In terms of company, I’d prefer less mosquitoes and more hikers but, as I’ve said more times than I can count out here, beggars can’t be choosers.
NorCal, Part 2: Pushing the Boundaries
I’d rather push myself now than try to finish frantically. I can’t remember the last time that I got into camp before 6:30.
NorCal, Bonus Episode: A Day in the Life
I know that a lot of you are curious about the details of everyday trail life. This post is for you.
NorCal, Part 1: The Band Breaks Up
Suddenly, my feet were no longer beneath me. As I slipped towards the abyss, my hands frantically groped for a lifeline, but there was none. I was going down.
The Sierra, Part 2: The Meltdown
Six months ago I made a choice. I’ve been reckoning with it ever since.
The Sierra, Bonus Episode: The Miracle of the Sierrathon
Welcome to another episode of dumb things that Jackson has done recently.
The Sierra, Part 1: Stay Cold, Ponyboy
It’s been brutal. Brutally cold, brutally challenging, and yes, brutally beautiful—but brutal nonetheless.
The Desert, Part 3: (Almost) Shoeless Joe Jackson
It’s been the best and hardest stretch of trail so far. The desert is now history and the Sierra lie ahead. Here’s what’s happened over the last 250 miles.
The Desert, Bonus Episode: The Tehacha-Fifty
We decided to hike the entire 41-mile push from Hikertown to Tehachapi in one go. Predictably, shenanigans ensued.